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Tarpon Bay Road Beach

Sanibel

Central Sanibel access with a broad low-tide flat.

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89/100
ExcellentHigh confidence

2.8 ft of tide swing with the low in daylight, 8 mph SSE wind, 1.4 ft seas.

Best window 10:28 AM – 12:58 PM

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Shelling at Tarpon Bay Road Beach

Best tide
Low 11:16 PM
Parking
Paid lot, small.
Restrooms
Yes
Fee
—

Worth looking for here: Shells, Sand dollars.

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Conditions

Weather
Clear
Air
78°F
Water
79°F
Wind
NW 9 mph
Waves
1.1 ft
Rain (24h)
0.00 in

Live weather and marine data from Open-Meteo; tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Tarpon Bay, Sanibel Island.

Where it is

Sanibel

Tides

  • Low

    11:16 PM

    1.3 ft

  • High

    4:57 AM

    2.693 ft

  • Low

    12:42 PM

    -0.118 ft

  • High

    6:40 PM

    2.013 ft

  • Low

    11:43 PM

    1.371 ft

  • High

    5:16 AM

    2.708 ft

  • Low

    1:26 PM

    -0.091 ft

  • High

    7:26 PM

    1.92 ft

What people find here

  • ShellsExcellent
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  • Shark teethPoor
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  • FossilsFair
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  • Sea glassGood
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  • Sand dollarsVery good
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  • Tidepool lifePoor
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Practical info

Parking
Paid lot, small.
Restrooms
Yes
Dogs
Not allowed
Fee
—

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